Natural Disasters in Floyd, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
6.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 86.0 |
| Drought | 64.6 |
| Hurricane | 53.3 |
| Wildfire | 49.4 |
| Avalanche | 39.9 |
| Cold Wave | 34.0 |
| Earthquake | 28.2 |
| Winter Weather | 22.4 |
| Strong Wind | 18.9 |
| Ice Storm | 16.6 |
| Hail | 11.3 |
| Tornado | 11.0 |
| Lightning | 9.9 |
| Heat Wave | 2.4 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING FROM THE REMANANTS OF HURRICANE JEANNE |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
65
Total IA Distributed
$157,759
Repair/Replace
$82,916
Rental Assistance
$20,242
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1544 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1570 | 43 | $105,469 | $3,423 |
| DR-4512 | 8 | $34,517 | — |
| DR-1458 | 6 | $12,400 | $2,189 |
| DR-4831 | 7 | $5,372 | $1,992 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$725,083
Avg Claim Payout
$38,162
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$62,486
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $31,903 |
| DR-4863 | Winter Storm | 5 | $29,234 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,348 |
Floyd has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, drought, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $62,486 in public assistance recovery funding. $157,759 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.